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DN02 DHZ

2002 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

96,919 mi
Last recorded96,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota MR269,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 DHZ
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 96,919 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 96,898 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Metal Brake pipes have been re-rooted (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Metal Brake pipes have been re-rooted (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Metal pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 95,406 miles

Exhaust heat shield bracket corroded

General corrosion on underside of vehicle suspension, steering components

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 95,381 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield bracket corroded

General corrosion on underside of vehicle, suspension/steering components

Pass 2 May 2019 94,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 94,100 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 92,094 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 92,094 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 91,869 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 81,776 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front disc cover corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2015 81,608 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Lower Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front disc cover corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,013 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,352 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,012 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,571 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 44,571 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,957 miles

handbrake travel high in operation

o/s and n/s front inner disc faces are 50% corroided

o/s and n/s rear tyres are scuffing and wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,286 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 38,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,006 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 34,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,614 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 31,614 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,939 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 26,939 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 24,839 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 24,654 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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DN02 DHZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2002 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 69,538 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN02 DHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN02 DHZ is a 2002 Toyota MR2, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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